14 Rapids Academy players announce intentions to play college soccer

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Wednesday, February 6, 2013) – The Colorado Rapids announced today that 14 players from the club’s Under-18 Teams have committed to play college soccer starting this fall, including 13 at the Division I level. The players formalized their intentions in a National Signing Day ceremony at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Wednesday evening.

“Five years ago we launched our Academy with a competitive Under-14 Team, and the core players from that group are now moving on to college,” said Rapids Academy Director Brian Crookham. “This is a special day for these players and for the program to see its first class to come all the way through our Development Academy system. We’re proud of their hard work and dedication, the reward of which is a great education and the chance to continue playing competitive soccer, and eager to see more players join their ranks.”

The 14 Rapids Academy players who announced their commitments today are: